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SAUNA LUXURY
HOW CAN A SAUNA HELP YOUR HEALTH?
Saunas have been part of Scandinavians’ daily life for relax for a while until the body has cooled and a feeling of
thousands of years. While many of us in Britain have now complete relaxation is achieved. If desired, you can return to
discovered the benefits of a home sauna, some have the sauna and repeat the process.
reservations, often for the wrong reasons... The intense heat causes the body to perspire excessively, so
But there’s increasing evidence that they offer a whole it’s important to drink plenty of water before, during and after
range of health benefits which make an investment worth a sauna in order to avoid dehydration.
while. They are also safe, inexpensive and economical to run.
Your immune system
Your skin Saunas boost your entire immune system. This is because the
Saunas are known boost your complexion, improve blood sauna process with its changes in heat (warm shower followed
circulation and, by encouraging the body to release by hot sauna followed by cold shower) opens up skin pores,
endorphins, create an all round feel-good factor. improving the body’s ability to adapt to extremes of temperature.
Your muscles Colds and flu
The heat from the sauna will relax muscles giving any strains The atmosphere within a sauna can often bring much needed
or muscle pulls the chance to recover. relief to the symptoms of a cold or flu, aches and pains,
making breathing easier and clearing sinuses.
Your stress levels
If you are in good health, you can bathe in a sauna as often Your arthritis and rheumatism
as you like. Enjoying a sauna is a personal thing. You should They may also help to alleviate pain and improve joint
always listen to your body and do as you feel best. For first mobility for those with arthritis and rheumatism. Most people
timers you should suggest stay in for a few minutes, can enjoy a sauna, however, if you are pregnant, suffer from
depending on the temperature. On leaving the sauna it is best high blood pressure, heart problems or any other medical
to take a cool or cold shower to help close the pores then condition, always check with your GP before use.
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4. Infrared saunas
Helo’s range of infrared saunas are very versatile.They have a quick heat up
time by use of the infrared heating lamps. There’s a more traditional sauna
experience once the sauna stove has reached the temperature you need. Made
from 18mm thick Scandinavian Pine, the cabins are finished in a red Cedar
wood on the interior. The backrests and benches are made from Obeche
wood, which is splinter free as well as heat repelling.
■ Dealer details from Certikin
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www.certikin.co.uk
5. And is it time to try a steam room...
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One of the most stylish additions now to your
bathing options is a steam room – elegantly tiled
not as expensive as you think and a fantastic
bathing option. Contact Dröm UK for some
stunning steam rooms and showers.
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www.dromuk.com
CONTACTS
■ Dröm UK
Tel: 0845 025 5444
www.dromuk.com
■ Golden Coast
Tel: 01271 378100
www.goldenc.com
■ Splash Spas
Tel: 0845 430 0030
www.splashspas.co.uk
■ Summit Leisure
Tel: 01264 850 001
www.summitleisure.co.uk
■ Viking Saunas
Tel: 01257 427 019 Steam room options
www.viking-saunas.co.uk
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www.dromuk.com
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